Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!

mellowyellowgirl · Jan 30, 2018

T L said:
Sometimes, although rarely. Since the stone has been sitting in inventory for quite some time, he may move it at a lower price. One should also note that the saturation of the stone comes from the very deep cutting. The sideview does not show the same strong saturation.

This sapphire would definitely need a custom setting with longer prongs.

Do you find the colour to be as accurate as the pictures? I've never bought from this vendor before!

T L · Jan 30, 2018

mellowyellowgirl said:
Do you find the colour to be as accurate as the pictures? I've never bought from this vendor before!

In my very limited experience, the two stones I bought from this vendor were photographed to highlight them to their best advantage. That's why I like photos in a variety of light sources.

elle_71125 · Feb 8, 2018

@LisaRN is selling this beautiful 1.58ct mahenge spinel. It's the loose oval.
It's 7.1 x 6.1 for $1,400
https://loupetroop.com/listings/bands/1-dot-58-mahenge-spinel;20049

chatoyancy · Feb 8, 2018

elle_71125 said:
@LisaRN is selling this beautiful 1.58ct mahenge spinel. It's the loose oval.
It's 7.1 x 6.1 for $1,400
https://loupetroop.com/listings/bands/1-dot-58-mahenge-spinel;20049

That’s gorgeous!

Lisa Loves Shiny · Feb 9, 2018

Thanks for the shout out Elle.

It's relatively expensive for the resale market so it might not sell. But it's different from my other Mahenges in that it is neon pink/red in daylight but glows like a burning orange/red ember in very low light. I have bought and returned flame spinels in the search for one that glowed like that in daylight but I have never found one.

Cockatiel · Feb 9, 2018

LisaRN said:
Thanks for the shout out Elle. It's relatively expensive for the resale market so it might not sell. But it's different from my other Mahenges in that it is neon pink/red in daylight but glows like a burning orange/red ember in very low light. I have bought and returned flame spinels in the search for one that glowed like that in daylight but I have never found one.

I really like the spinel, and don't think it's expensive for its color. I see some people trying to sell brown brown ones for more and branding it flame red!

YadaYadaYada · Feb 9, 2018

This is a gorgeous pink spinel ring listed on LT this morning

https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings/ceylon-pink-spinel-ring-juliab-in-14k-white-gold

Cockatiel · Feb 9, 2018

StephanieLynn said:
This is a gorgeous pink spinel ring listed on LT this morning

https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings/ceylon-pink-spinel-ring-juliab-in-14k-white-gold

Pretty!

Lisa Loves Shiny · Feb 9, 2018

Thank you @StephanieLynn and @Cockatiel for your kind posts.

Gemobsessed · Feb 9, 2018

LisaRN said:
Thank you @StephanieLynn and @Cockatiel for your kind posts.

It’s absolutely gorgeous! I came across a couple of light pink stones on your listings too, they may not be for sale but very curious- what are they and where did you get them?

Lisa Loves Shiny · Feb 9, 2018

Gemobsessed said:
It’s absolutely gorgeous! I came across a couple of light pink stones on your listings too, they may not be for sale but very curious- what are they and where did you get them?

Thank You!

The round one is a tourmaline that I bought pre-loved from a PS member. I still have that somewhere tucked in a gembox. The other one I think is a spinel from Tan that was sold in a spinel lot of 4. Back in the day Tan had 4 ebay stores and many of us on PS bought gems from him. I think he may have passed away.

Gemobsessed · Feb 10, 2018

LisaRN said:
Thank You! The round one is a tourmaline that I bought pre-loved from a PS member. I still have that somewhere tucked in a gembox. The other one I think is a spinel from Tan that was sold in a spinel lot of 4. Back in the day Tan had 4 ebay stores and many of us on PS bought gems from him. I think he may have passed away.

I’ve heard a lot of mentions of Tan! I’m sorry to hear that he may have passed.

The tourmaline especially is very lovely! Dibs if you ever decide to part with it. Best of luck with selling the ring! It’s to die for.

bludiva · Feb 17, 2018

I have been stalking therealreal for a gold band and haven't found anything i liked enough to buy yet but found a couple of very cool gemstone rings

mikimoto sapphire eternity $745 sz 6.75
https://www.therealreal.com/product...ty-band/mikimoto-18k-sapphire-eternity-band-1

Tourmaline, tsavorite, garnet & diamond ring $495 sz7
https://www.therealreal.com/product...ld-pink-tourmaline-tsavorite-and-diamond-ring

there was also a nice 1.24ct alexandrite for 2k which sold recently....i was so tempted...hope someone buys these soon also

ETA: someone got that lovely sapphire ring!

minousbijoux · Feb 17, 2018

Nice finds, Bluediva! Would’ve loved to have seen the alex...

bludiva · Feb 18, 2018

minousbijoux said:
Nice finds, Bluediva! Would’ve loved to have seen the alex...

Here's the alexandrite ring. Not super vivid green and looks like a big window but it did shift colors and the ring overall is very pretty.

boerumbiddy · Mar 17, 2018

Unheated ruby, 1.05 carats. AGL brief. This is a delicious pinkish-red color to my eyes. Not precision cut. It's on sale by TheGemstoneProject on Etsy, marked down to $3495. I haven't posted in a long time, but this tempts me. Please help me by removing temptation!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/492441...n?ga_search_query=red&ref=shop_items_search_5

ilovegemstones · Mar 17, 2018

I love that ruby.

I can't find the drool emoji.

Lisa Loves Shiny · Mar 17, 2018

boerumbiddy said:
Unheated ruby, 1.05 carats. AGL brief. This is a delicious pinkish-red color to my eyes. Not precision cut. It's on sale by TheGemstoneProject on Etsy, marked down to $3495. I haven't posted in a long time, but this tempts me. Please help me by removing temptation!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/492441...n?ga_search_query=red&ref=shop_items_search_5

That color!

Rfisher · Apr 3, 2018

Anybody here snag this one? I love the sleepies....
It was only on site for a couple of days...I forget now if it was medium strong saturation or strong saturation now...
But I'd love to see habdshots if it is someone here!

2Neesers · Apr 3, 2018

Rfisher said:
Anybody here snag this one? I love the sleepies....
It was only on site for a couple of days...I forget now if it was medium strong saturation or strong saturation now...
But I'd love to see habdshots if it is someone here!

I did a few days ago! I have been looking for a sleepy spinel and was so excited to find this one and at that price! It’s on its way to me as we speak. I can’t wait to see how it looks in person, since I don’t have anything sleepy yet. It was listed as medium light tone, moderately strong saturation.

Rfisher · Apr 3, 2018

So happy it is some one on here - thank you!
I have this one

It's pretty but I bet yours will be ten times as much prettier.
I am excited for you!

2Neesers · Apr 3, 2018

Rfisher said:
So happy it is some one on here - thank you!
I have this one

It's pretty but I bet yours will be ten times as much prettier.
I am excited for you!

I love your spinel! I had looked at that one before you bought it, but wasn’t quick enough to snag it. I remember when you posted pics comparing it to the vendor pics and I was kicking myself for dragging my feet, lol. It’s very pretty and bright! I hope mine is nice and bright too and as pretty as yours.

2Neesers · Apr 4, 2018

I stumbled across this GIA certified 1.81ct blue sapphire ring which seems like great deal for $1290.00 and thought I would share in case someone is looking for pre-loved. It looks like it has a small window and I would inquire to find out if it has eye visible inclusions as the seller doesn’t allow returns. I would go for it myself, but I already have a similar oval blue sapphire.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14k-White-...rentrq:9281d8b11620aa164274bd97fffe3420|iid:1